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January 21, 2025 10:31 AM ET

Trump’s Proposed Tariffs Pose Triple Threat to US Economic Stability

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A significant economic policy shift looms on the horizon as former President Trump signals intentions to implement substantial tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada. The proposed 25% tariff rate could take effect as early as February 1st, marking a dramatic change in trade relations with America’s largest trading partners. Strategic Objectives Behind the Tariff […]

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January 21, 2025 7:05 AM ET

Trump mistakes Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc and repeats the threat of massive tariffs

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U.S. president Donald Trump has apparently confused Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, causing some head-scratching and jitters over possible tariffs in Madrid

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January 20, 2025 9:42 AM ET

Trump Administration’s Billionaire Cabinet Sparks Economic Policy Debate

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The inauguration of President Donald Trump marked a significant shift in the composition of the U.S. government’s leadership, introducing an unprecedented concentration of wealth among appointed officials. The collective net worth of Trump’s appointees approaches half a trillion dollars, with individual cabinet members’ wealth exceeding the median U.S. household by more than 5,000 times. But […]

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January 20, 2025 5:15 AM ET

3 Energy Storage Stocks Charging the Renewable Energy Sector

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Energy storage stocks have economic and regulatory tailwinds at their back; here are three of the top names for investors to consider

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January 18, 2025 3:26 AM ET

Nigeria is admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc

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Nigeria has been admitted as a “partner country” of the BRICS bloc of developing economies

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January 17, 2025 11:29 AM ET

Mexico and EU revamp trade agreement days before Trump takes office with threat of tariffs

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January 17, 2025 10:20 AM ET

3 Predictions for the U.S. Economy in 2025, According to a Chief Economist

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January 17, 2025 9:52 AM ET

Canadian foreign minister warns of 'Trump tariff tax' on Americans as threat of 25% tariff looms

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January 17, 2025 9:44 AM ET

Next Week: Netflix earnings, leading economic indicators, existing home sales

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January 17, 2025 7:47 AM ET

IMF sees steady global growth, but warns that Trump tariff, tax and deportation plans cloud outlook

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January 17, 2025 5:45 AM ET

Buffett’s Sale of BAC Stock: A Smart Move or Missed Opportunity?

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January 17, 2025 3:17 AM ET

Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing the threat of Russian aggression

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January 16, 2025 10:16 PM ET

Few know Shalanda Young. But she saved the US from the kinds of economic crises Trump now faces

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January 16, 2025 7:09 PM ET

China's economy expands 5% in 2024, hitting target helped by strong exports, stimulus measures

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January 16, 2025 2:16 PM ET

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 1/16/2025

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January 16, 2025 11:30 AM ET

Is Bitcoin Still a Good Buy? Put Simply, Yes — Here's Why

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January 16, 2025 11:00 AM ET

World Bank says the global is economy is growing steadily, but not fast enough to help ease poverty

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January 16, 2025 6:40 AM ET

American shoppers wrap up the year in a spending mood, boding well for the U.S. economy

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January 15, 2025 10:20 PM ET

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower as momentum slows for US stocks

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Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Secretary of Treasury, is seen as he mee…
January 15, 2025 9:06 PM ET

Treasury nominee calls for stronger Russia sanctions and Fed independence at confirmation panel

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January 15, 2025 4:20 PM ET

Trudeau vows Canada will respond to Trump's tariffs, but says burden will be shared across regions

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January 15, 2025 3:56 PM ET

Canadian minister warns that Americans will experience economic pain from Trump tariffs

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January 15, 2025 1:38 PM ET

Why are interest rates rising when the Fed has been cutting them?

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January 14, 2025 3:28 PM ET

US inflation picked up in December but underlying price pressures eased

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January 14, 2025 11:05 AM ET

Federal Reserve’s Rate Cut Strategy Faces Scrutiny After Strong December Jobs Report

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January 14, 2025 10:13 AM ET

Jack Daniel's parent Brown-Forman is cutting its workforce and closing its barrel-making plant

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January 14, 2025 6:29 AM ET

World Economic Forum says Trump to take part virtually in Davos meeting, days after inauguration

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January 13, 2025 2:08 PM ET

Critical Economic Indicators Set to Shape Stock Market Trajectory

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January 13, 2025 4:36 AM ET

Biden's administration proposes new rules on exporting AI chips, provoking an industry pushback

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